Fasting is very important in Christian life. Denial is key to overcoming human weaknesses to this world and the grace of the Lord is always there to help shape and perfect our human vessel through discipline and fasting.

The article, Fasting, the key to spiritual progress, by Funmi Komolafe states,

“This week, we continue with our discussion on the essence of fasting in the life of a Christian. In our last edition, we discussed some of the benefits of fasting but do we also know that it is not only Christians who fast. Agents of the forces of darkness also fast. Believe it or not, cultists, witches, wizards etc. they also fast. For many of them, they do it attain greater connection in their world of darkness. So, the issue for us here is who is fasting and for what purpose? As Christians, we go on fasting for many reasons. For us it’s a way of getting closer to God. It’s a period to meditate and study the word of God , a time for Divine Connection to the Holy Spirit among other reasons. It also brings a change in our emotional attitude. Let’s not forget that fasting empowers us to resist the devil and other agents of darkness. The Holy Bible gives us a record of servants of God who fasted even before the birth of Christ. We also have a good example in our Lord Jesus.”